What is fugitive emission monitoring?
Fugitive emission monitoring refers to the measurement and evaluation of air pollutants that are unintentionally released into the atmosphere from industrial processes, equipment, or storage areas. Unlike stack emissions, fugitive emissions escape from sources such as valves, pumps, pipelines, tanks, material handling areas, and open processes.
In the India industrial environment, fugitive emissions are commonly found in industries such as chemical plants, oil & gas facilities, pharmaceuticals, cement plants, metal processing units, and manufacturing facilities. These emissions may include dust, vapors, gases, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can impact worker health and environmental compliance.
Fugitive emission monitoring helps organizations:
- Identify uncontrolled emission sources
- Measure airborne dust and gas concentrations
- Evaluate workplace exposure risks
- Improve ventilation and containment systems
- Ensure regulatory compliance
Monitoring is conducted using portable air sampling equipment at critical locations such as production areas, storage zones, loading/unloading points, and plant boundaries.
In India, fugitive emission monitoring supports compliance with
guidelines from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State
Pollution Control Boards, and environmental regulations under the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Uniquo conducts fugitive emission monitoring through systematic
sampling, analysis, and reporting. Our detailed reports help
organizations identify emission sources, implement control measures, and maintain a safer and compliant working environment.